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Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD
4.3 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is a Cardiologist in Louisville, KY.
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Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD

Cardiology* Age 69
Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is a Cardiologist in Louisville, KY.

About

Dr. Bessen graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School. Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is a Cardiologist in Louisville, KY and has 43 years experience. Dr. Bessen currently practices at UofL Physicians – Cardiology Associates and are affiliated with Perry County Memorial Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. Dr. Bessen has experience treating conditions like Acute Congestive Heart Failure among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bessen received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Bessen's office accepts new patients. Dr. Bessen is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Acute Congestive Heart Failure
First Degree Heart Block
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
First Degree Heart Block
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
First Degree Heart Block
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Endocarditis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Cor Pulmonale
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
Heart Murmur
Infective Endocarditis
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Unstable Angina
Vascular Disease
Venous Hypertension
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Preferred PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
    Bronze Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UofL Physicians – Cardiology Associates
    225 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 305, Louisville, KY 40202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 585-4321
  2. 2 UofL Health – Heart Hospital at Jewish
    201 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 587-4000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bessen
4.3
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (2)

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Apr 08, 2023
He took his time with me
Allen aboff — Apr 08, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Emory University Hospital
    1983
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Calif Irvine
    1985
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bessen's profile.

Dr. Bessen frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Congestive Heart Failure. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD is affiliated with Perry County Memorial Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Matthew Bessen, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Perry County Memorial Hospital

    8885 State Road 237, Tell City, IN

  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

    200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY